Highlanders 2024

[george33]

Crusader

[SouthernMann]

I really hope it isn't Nanai or Patafilo

[george33]

No it's not

[SouthernMann]

And now the game of 20 questions. If it is an outside back it would be limited to Fihaki. Unless it is someone who initially didn't make the full squad. Not sure who else it could be.

[HLD2023Champions]

I see the Southland Stags announced their squad today. Interesting that they’ve signed a 22 year old outside back from Bath. Could this be the new Highlander.

[Bones]

Why not just say who it is or not bother. Makes about zero sense.

[SouthernMann]

@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:

I see the Southland Stags announced their squad today. Interesting that they’ve signed a 22 year old outside back from Bath. Could this be the new Highlander.

He's played nine senior games for Bath. I'd say after being released from Bath, he's probably just after an opportunity and found one with the Stags. Would be disappointed if we go down that route sight unseen. We already have a boaderline unknown overseas winger in Bogado.

[HLD2023Champions]

@Bones Don’t have a cry about it, search for yourself.. His name is Gabriel Hamer-Webb

[HLD2023Champions]

@SouthernMann wouldn’t understand why they’d release a 22 year old guy with heaps of potential that played and started in 4/4 England Under 20 matches in recent years..

[Bones]

@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:

@Bones Don’t have a cry about it, search for yourself.. His name is Gabriel Hamer-Webb

He was really good for the crusaders eh.

[HLD2023Champions]

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[SouthernMann]

@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:

@Bones Don’t have a cry about it, search for yourself.. His name is Gabriel Hamer-Webb

Probably meaning our mystery man George and his Saders clue.

[SouthernMann]

@HLD2023Champions said in Highlanders 2024:

@SouthernMann wouldn’t understand why they’d release a 22 year old guy with heaps of potential that played and started in 4/4 England Under 20 matches in recent years..

https://www.bathrugby.com/club-news/eight-senior-players-to-depart-bath-rugby/ apologies he played 32 games for Bath.

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[HLD2023Champions]

Seems decent, but apparently struggling with injuries at the moment.. Was just a name to throw out there.

[SouthernMann]

I'm sure Rugby Park in August will do wonders for his confidence

[frugby]

This is a real test of George as a source... if he isn't talking out of his ass, I'd say it would have to be Will Gualter (If it isn't Fihaki, who would be a superb pickup).

[frugby]

And as a signing, I'd be underwhelmed. Can't imagine there is a queue for his signature, I'd have prepared we waited to see who/what pops up in the NPC.

[HLD2023Champions]

Well the Highlanders saying “We’ve got two huge signings this week” hints to me that it’s not going to be players we don’t know of. Especially with “we just know you’re going to love them” following that, meaning they must be well known. Naholo? PUJ?

[SouthernMann]

They should not sign Waisake Naholo. He is a 32 year old outside back. The past is the past. I would say he has a specific role within Otago, to support younger lads. It is very unlikely he will start for Otago and will now be a long way off Super Rugby standard. If judging by the language 'huge' dictates someone who is likely to start and be influential. So a first five, midfielder, or outside back. The outside backs, it depends on whether the management is satisfied Bogado and Lowe are starters or if they are still after a starting wing/fullback. If they have faith in Bogado/Lowe the last outside back may be a depth player.